Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Ohio. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 39.8% in OH) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | OH02125 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Five Rivers MetroParks
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam is owned by Five Rivers MetroParks (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam built?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam last inspected?
Carriage Hill Reserve Lake Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.